SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
NOVITRON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK, $.01 par value per share
(Title of class of securities)
670088103
(CUSIP NUMBER)
Third Security, LLC
The Governor Tyler
1902 Downey Street
Radford, Virginia 24141
Attention: Marcus E. Smith, Esq.
Telephone No.: 540-731-3344
(Name, address and telephone number of person authorized to
receive notices and communications)
Copy to:
John Owen Gwathmey, Esq.
Hunton & Williams
Riverfront Plaza, East Tower
951 East Byrd Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
November 26, 1999
(Date of event which requires filing of this statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement
on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition which is the
subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this
schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4),
check the following box [ ].
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS
Randal J. Kirk S.S. No.: ###-##-####
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) |_|
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
PF
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) or 2(e) |_|
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF
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SHARES 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY 371,233
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OWNED BY 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
EACH REPORTING
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PERSON WITH 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
371,233
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
371,233
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
25.8%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS
Clinical Chemistry Holdings, Inc. I.R.S. Identification No.: 52-2202556
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) |_|
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) or 2(e) |_|
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF
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SHARES 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY 371,233
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OWNED BY 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
EACH REPORTING
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PERSON WITH 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
371,233
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
371,233
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
25.8%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
CO
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Item 1. Security and Issuer.
The class of equity securities to which this statement relates is the
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Common Stock"), of Novitron
International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Issuer"). The principal
executive offices of the Issuer are located at One Gateway Center, Suite 411,
Newton, Massachusetts 02158.
Item 2. Identity and Background.
(a)-(c) This statement is being filed on behalf of Mr. Randal J. Kirk
and Clinical Chemistry Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation that is controlled
by Mr. Kirk ("CCH" and, together with Mr. Kirk, the "Reporting Persons"). The
principal occupation/employment of Mr. Kirk is investor. The business address of
Mr. Kirk is c/o Third Security, LLC, The Governor Tyler, 1902 Downey Street,
Radford, Virginia 24141. CCH is a holding company for a variety of clinical
chemistry-related businesses, including its wholly-owned subsidiaries Landmark
Scientific, Inc. and Landmark Export Corporation. The address of CCH's principal
business and office is 101-B Creekridge Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27406.
The name, address and present principal occupation of each of the directors and
executive officers of CCH are set forth in Appendix A attached hereto.
(d)-(e) During the last five years, none of the Reporting Persons or,
to the best of the Reporting Persons' knowledge, any of the directors or
executive officers of the Reporting Persons has been convicted in a criminal
proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) or been a
party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent
jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding is or was subject to a judgment,
decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or
mandating activities subject to, Federal or State securities laws or finding any
violation with respect to such laws.
(f) Mr. Kirk is a citizen of the United States. Except as provided in
Appendix A attached hereto, each director and executive officer of CCH is a
citizen of the United States.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
The Reporting Persons used an aggregate of approximately $1,053,457 in
cash to purchase the shares of Common Stock reported in Item 5(a) hereof. Mr.
Kirk used approximately $152,286 of personal funds to purchase 70,000 shares of
Common Stock. On November 9, 1999, Mr. Kirk transferred these 70,000 shares to
CCH in exchange for shares of preferred stock of CCH in a transaction valued at
$175,000, which amount reflected the fair value of the shares of Common Stock on
that date. CCH used approximately $901,171 of working capital to purchase the
remaining 301,233 shares of Common Stock.
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Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.
The Reporting Persons' purpose in purchasing the Common Stock reported
in Item 5(a) hereof is for investment purposes and as described in the following
paragraph. The Reporting Persons, or any of them, may purchase additional shares
of Common Stock from time to time, either in the open market or in privately
negotiated transactions. Any decision of the Reporting Persons to increase their
holdings in Common Stock will depend, however, on numerous factors, including,
without limitation, the price of shares of Common Stock, the terms and
conditions related to their purchase and sale, the prospects and profitability
of the Issuer, other business and investment alternatives of the Reporting
Persons and general economic and market conditions. At any time, the Reporting
Persons, or any of them, may determine to dispose of some or all of their
holdings of Common Stock depending on those and other considerations.
Except as set forth above, none of the Reporting Persons has any plans
or proposals that relate to or would result in (a) the acquisition by any person
of additional securities of the Issuer or the disposition of securities of the
Issuer; (b) an extraordinary corporate transaction, such as a merger,
reorganization or liquidation, involving the Issuer; (c) a sale or transfer of a
material amount of assets of the Issuer; (d) any change in the present board of
directors or management of the Issuer, including any plans or proposals to
change the number or term of directors or to fill any existing vacancies on the
board; (e) any material change in the present capitalization or dividend policy
of the Issuer; (f) any other material change in the Issuer's business or
corporate structure; (g) changes in the Issuer's charter, bylaws or instruments
corresponding thereto or other actions which may impede the acquisition of
control of the Issuer by any person; (h) causing a class of securities of the
Issuer to be delisted from a national securities exchange or to cease to be
authorized to be quoted in an interdealer quotation system of a registered
national securities association; (i) a class of equity securities of the Issuer
becoming eligible for termination of registration pursuant to Section 12(g)(4)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; or (j) any action similar to any of
those enumerated above. CCH may formulate plans or proposals with respect to one
or more of the foregoing in the future.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
(a) The aggregate number and percentage of shares of Common Stock to which this
statement relates is 371,233 shares, representing 25.8% of the 1,439,925 shares
outstanding as reported by the Issuer on November 12, 1999 in the Issuer's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1999 (the most
recent available filing by the Issuer with the Securities and Exchange
Commission). CCH beneficially owns all of the shares to which this statement
relates, and Mr. Kirk is deemed to have beneficial ownership of the shares owned
by CCH.
(b) Each of the Reporting Persons has, together with the other Reporting Person,
the shared power to vote or direct the vote and the shared power to dispose or
to direct the disposition of the shares of Common Stock reported by it or him in
Item 5(a) hereof.
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(c) Appendix B attached hereto lists all transactions in shares of Common Stock
by the Reporting Persons that were effected during the past 60 days.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect
to Securities of the Issuer.
On November 12, 1999, Mr. Kirk, CCH and Albert Investment Strategies,
Inc. ("Albert") entered into a letter agreement (as subsequently amended by
letter agreements dated November 24, 1999, November 26, 1999 and December 2,
1999, the "Agreement") pursuant to which CCH agreed to purchase from Albert, and
Albert agreed to sell to CCH, 185,533 shares of Common Stock owned by Albert and
various accounts over which Albert had dispositive power for the aggregate price
of $556,599 ($3.00 per share). The purchase and sale was consummated pursuant to
the terms and conditions of the Agreement on November 26, 1999.
The Agreement provides that if, on or prior to November 26, 2001, Mr.
Kirk, CCH or any of his or its affiliates (collectively, the "CCH Group")
acquires more than 51% of the then outstanding voting securities of the Issuer
pursuant to a tender offer, an exchange offer, private purchases or a merger or
other business combination of the Issuer with any member of the CCH Group (a
"Realization Event"), then Mr. Kirk and CCH agree to pay to Albert within 10
days of the Realization Event an amount equal to the product of 185,533 and the
difference between the per share price paid in connection with the Realization
Event and $3.00.
The Agreement also provides that, except with respect to the continued
beneficial ownership or the sale of shares of Common Stock held by Albert and
its affiliates on November 29, 1999 immediately following the consummation of
the transaction contemplated by the Agreement, neither Albert nor any of its
affiliates will purchase, beneficially own or control any shares of Common Stock
or otherwise trade in, or with respect to, the Common Stock through and
including November 26, 2001.
Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
The following documents are being filed as exhibits to this Statement
and are each incorporated herein by reference:
Exhibit 6.1 Letter agreement, dated November 12, 1999, by and
among Albert Investment Strategies, Inc., Clinical
Chemistry Holdings, Inc. and Randal J. Kirk.
Exhibit 6.2 Letter agreement, dated November 24, 1999, by and
among Albert Investment Strategies, inc., Clinical
Chemistry Holdings, Inc. and Randal J. Kirk.
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Exhibit 6.3 Letter agreement, dated November 26, 1999, by and
among Albert Investment Strategies, Inc., Clinical
Chemistry Holdings, Inc. and Randal J. Kirk.
Exhibit 6.4 Letter agreement, dated December 2, 1999, by and
among Albert Investment Strategies, Inc., Clinical
Chemistry Holdings, Inc. and Randal J. Kirk.
Exhibit 7 Joint Filing Agreement.
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of their knowledge and belief,
the undersigned certify that the information set forth in this statement is
true, complete and correct.
Date: December 6, 1999 /s/ Randal J. Kirk
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Randal J. Kirk
Date: December 6, 1999 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /s/ Audrey Ho Ping Ting
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Audrey Ho Ping Ting
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Appendix A
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE DIRECTORS
AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF CCH
The following tables set forth the name, business address, principal
occupation and material positions held within the past five years of each
director and executive officer of CCH. Each person has a business address at
101-B Creekridge Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27406, and is a citizen of the
United States unless a different business address or citizenship is indicated
under his or her name.
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PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION OR
NAME AND CITIZENSHIP OFFICE(S) EMPLOYMENT DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS
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Randal J. Kirk Director and Chairman Chairman, Lotus Biochemical Corporation* (since
The Governor Tyler 1996); Manager, New River Management Company,
1902 Downey Street L.L.C.* (since 1996); Managing Director, Third
Radford, VA 24141 Security, LLC (since 1999); Chairman, BCCX,
Inc.* (since 1998); Manager, Clinical Chemistry
Holdings, Inc.* (since 1999); Manager, SFR, LLC
(since 1998); Chairman, Biopop Integration
Group, Inc. (since 1999); Manager, Zhong Mei, LLC
(since 1999); Manager, JK, L.L.C (since 1994);
Manager, Kirkfield, L.L.C. (since 1994); Joint
Account Holder, Kirk Family Investment Plan (since
1998); former Chairman, General Injectables &
Vaccines, Inc.* (1994-1998); former Chairman and CEO,
Biological & Popular Culture, Inc.* (1995 to 1998).
Audrey Ho Ping Ting Director, President and Chief President and CEO, Clinical Chemistry Holdings,
Citizenship: Singapore Executive Officer Inc. (since 1999); Managing Director, Third
Security, LLC (since 1999); CEO, Third Security Asia
Pte (since 1997); former Vice President, Business
Development, Lotus Biochemical (Bermuda) Ltd. (1996-1997);
former Strategic Development Manager, Mount Elizabeth
Hospital Pte Ltd, Singapore (1995-1996).
Marcus E. Smith Director and Secretary Managing Director, Third Security, LLC; Director,
The Governor Tyler Lotus Biochemical Corporation, BCCX, Inc.,
1902 Downey Street Clinical Chemistry Holding, Inc., Biopop
Radford, VA 24141 Integration Group, Inc. and subsidiaries and
affiliates; Manager, SFR, LLC; Former Senior Vice
President, General Counsel, Secretary, and Director,
Biological and Popular Culture, Inc., and its subsidiaries
and affiliates (through 1998).
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PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION OR
NAME AND CITIZENSHIP OFFICE(S) EMPLOYMENT DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS
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Dixon D. Low Director Managing Director, Third Security, LLC; Director,
The Governor Tyler Lotus Biochemical Corporation; BCCX, Inc.;
1902 Downey Street Clinical Chemistry Holding, Inc.; Biopop
Radford, VA 24141 Integration Group, Inc.; and subsidiaries and
affiliates; Manager, SFR, LLC; former Director of
Taxation, Biological & Popular Culture, Inc.
(1998); former Managing Director, Fariss, Feldmann
& Co., Investment Bankers (1997-1998); former Senior
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Director,
Biological and Popular Culture, Inc., and its subsidiaries
and affiliates (1995-1997); former Director, Tax Practice,
KPMG LLP (through 1995).
Ronald W. Buchanan Director President, BCCX, Inc. (including
subsidiaries/affiliates) (since 1998); President,
BioClinical Concepts, Inc. (since 1995); former
Vice President, Laboratory Markets, Biological &
Popular Culture, Inc. (1998); former Vice
President, Business Development, General
Injectables & Vaccines, Inc. (1996); former
Associate Vice President, New Business
Development, Roche Biomedical Laboratories
(LabCorp) (1989-1996).
Ronald Poe Vice President, Sales and Marketing Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Clinical
Chemistry Holdings, Inc.; former Vice President,
Sales and Director of Sales, Landmark Scientific,
Inc. (1988-1999).
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* Mr. Kirk is/was a director and officer of this entity and its subsidiaries
and affiliates.
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Appendix B
TRANSACTIONS EFFECTED DURING THE PAST 60 DAYS*
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Mr. Kirk 10/7/99 1,000 $2.36
Mr. Kirk 10/8/99 800 $2.31
Mr. Kirk 10/12/99 6,200 $2.38
Mr. Kirk 10/13/99 4,500 $2.50
Mr. Kirk 10/14/99 3,500 $2.54
Mr. Kirk 10/15/99 1,500 $2.63
Mr. Kirk 10/19/99 8,000 $2.69
Mr. Kirk 10/21/99 4,000 $2.69
Mr. Kirk 10/25/99 5,000 $2.75
Mr. Kirk 11/9/99 (70,000)*** $2.50
CCH 11/9/99 70,000*** $2.50
CCH 11/26/99 35,800 $2.87
CCH 11/26/99 185,533**** $3.00
CCH 11/29/99 8,600 $2.98
CCH 12/1/99 9,500 $3.00
CCH 12/2/99 56,500 $3.00
CCH 12/3/33 5,300 $3.00
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* Unless otherwise indicated, all transactions were effected on the
Nasdaq.
** Price excludes commission.
*** Contribution to the capital of CCH by Mr. Kirk in exchange for shares of
preferred stock of CCH.
**** Privately negotiated agreement to purchase shares pursuant to a letter
agreement, dated November 12, 1999 (as amended by letter agreements
dated November 24, 1999, November 26, 1999 and December 2, 1999), by and
among Albert Investment Strategies, Inc., CCH and Mr. Kirk.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit 6.1 Letter agreement, dated November 12, 1999, by and among Albert Investment Strategies,
Inc., Clinical Chemistry Holdings, Inc. and Randal J. Kirk.
Exhibit 6.2 Letter agreement, dated November 24, 1999, by and among Albert Investment Strategies,
Inc., Clinical Chemistry Holdings, Inc. and Randal J. Kirk.
Exhibit 6.3 Letter agreement, dated November 26, 1999, by and among Albert Investment Strategies,
Inc., Clinical Chemistry Holdings, Inc. and Randal J. Kirk.
Exhibit 6.4 Letter agreement, dated December 2, 1999, by and among Albert Investment Strategies,
Inc., Clinical Chemistry Holdings, Inc. and Randal J. Kirk.
Exhibit 7 Joint Filing Agreement.
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EXHIBIT 6.1
November 12, 1999
Mr. Randal J. Kirk
Chairman
Clinical Chemistry Holdings, Inc.
7335 Lee Highway
Radford, VA 24141
Dear Mr. Kirk:
This letter shall represent our legally binding agreement as follows:
1. Effective November 12, 1999 (the "Effective Date"), Albert Investment
Strategies, Inc. ("Albert") shall transfer to Clinical Chemistry Holdings, Inc.
("CCH"), all of the Common Stock of Novitron International, Inc. ("Novitron")
that is held by Albert and various accounts over which Albert has dispositive
power ("Shares"), which Shares total approximately 246,326. Such transfer shall
be effected as follows:
(a) Albert shall place an all or none limit sell order
for the Shares at $3.00 per Share; and
(b) CCH shall place an all or none limit buy order at $3.00
per share for the number of shares of Common Stock of Novitron
equal to the Shares.
"Closing" shall have occurred upon the completion of such transfer in the manner
described above in this paragraph. Upon Closing, paragraphs two, four, and five
of this letter shall be effective as of the Effective Date.
2. Both CCH and Randal Kirk, in his individual capacity, jointly and severally
agree that if there is a Realization Event (as defined herein) within a period
of two (2) years from the Effective Date, that they shall cause to be paid to
Albert, within ten (10) days of the Realization Event, an amount equal to the
product of the number of Shares transferred under this Agreement and the
difference between (i) the per share price in connection with the Realization
Event if such per share price is greater than $3.00 and (ii) $3.00 per share.
The term "Realization Event" shall meant the acquisition of additional shares of
Common Stock of Novitron by CCH, Randal J. Kirk, or any entity affiliated with
CCH or Randal J Kirk (collectively, "CCH Group") during such two (2) year period
sufficient to give the CCH Group control over fifty-one percent (51%) of the
then outstanding voting securities of Novitron pursuant to (i) a tender offer,
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(ii) an exchange offer, (iii) one or more private purchases of additional shares
during such two-year period from one or more shareholders by the CCH Group, or
(iv) a merger or combination of Novitron with the CCH Group. In the event that
any portion of the consideration paid or received in connection with a
Realization Event shall not be entirely in cash, such non-cash portion shall be
valued at its market price on the date of the Realization Event or on such other
reasonable basis as the parties shall agree for purposes of determining the per
Share price in connection with the Realization Event. CCH and Kirby hereby agree
to furnish prompt written notice to Albert upon the occurrence of a Realization
Event.
3. This agreement has been duly authorized by each of the parties and
constitutes a valid and binding agreement. This Agreement shall be construed
under the laws of the State of Florida and the parties consent to jurisdiction
in the Federal and state courts of the State of Florida. This Agreement may be
executed in several counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original,
but all counterparts shall constitute but one and the same Agreement. This
Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties
hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal
representatives, successors and permitted assigns. This Agreement may be
executed by facsimile signature.
4. Albert agrees that neither Albert nor any of its affiliates will purchase,
beneficially own or control any shares of Common Stock of Novitron or otherwise
trade in, or with respect to, the Common Stock of Novitron for a period of two
(2) years from the Effective Date.
5. Albert hereby represents and warrants to CCH that (i) Albert is not an
"affiliate" of Novitron as defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended ("Rule 144"), (ii) the Shares are not "restricted securities" as
defined in Rule 144, and (iii) upon payment for the Shares. CCH will acquire
good and valid title to the Shares, free and clear of all liens, claims, and
encumbrances.
If you are in agreement with the above, please execute this Agreement
and return a signed copy to the undersigned at the address indicated above.
ALBERT INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, INC.
By: /s/ Ira Albert
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Ira Albert, President
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /s/ Randal J. Kirk
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Randal J. Kirk, Chairman
/s/ Randal J. Kirk
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Randal J. Kirk, Individually
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EXHIBIT 6.2
November 24, 1999
Mr. Randal J. Kirk
Chairman
Clinical Chemistry Holdings, Inc.
7335 Lee Highway
Radford, VA 24141
Dear Mr. Kirk:
The letter agreement between Albert Investment Strategies, Inc.
("Albert"), Clinical Chemistry Holdings, Inc. ("CCH"), and Randal J. Kirk, dated
November 12, 1999 ("Letter Agreement"), is modified and amended by the deletion
of the first numbered paragraph thereof and the insertion of the following in
its place:
1. Effective November 24, 1999 (the "Effective Date"), Albert
Investment Strategies, Inc. ("Albert") shall transfer to Clinical
Chemistry Holdings, Inc. ("CCH"), and CCH shall purchase from Albert,
on an all or none basis, 185,533 shares of Common Stock of Novitron
International, Inc. ("Novitron") held by Albert and various accounts
over which Albert has dispositive power ("Shares"). The total
consideration to be paid by CCH to Albert for the transfer of the
Shares shall be Five Hundred Fifty-six Thousand Five Hundred
Ninety-nine Dollars ($556,599.00), which is calculated on the basis of
$3.00 per Share. Payment shall be made upon delivery of the Shares to
the broker designated by CCH. "Closing shall have occurred upon
completion of the delivery of the Shares and the payment therefor as
described above. Upon Closing, paragraphs two, four, and five of this
letter shall be effective as of the Effective Date.
Except as modified and amended in this letter, the Letter Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect. If you are in agreement with the above,
please execute this amendment to the Letter Agreement and return a signed copy
to the undersigned at the address indicated above.
ALBERT INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, INC.
By: /s/ Ira Albert
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Ira Albert, President
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CLINICAL CHEMISTRY HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /s/ Randal J. Kirk
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Randal J. Kirk, Chairman
/s/ Randal J. Kirk
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Randal J. Kirk, Individually
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EXHIBIT 6.3
November 26, 1999
Mr. Randal J. Kirk
Chairman
Clinical Chemistry Holdings, Inc.
7335 Lee Highway
Radford, VA 24141
Dear Mr. Kirk:
The letter agreement between Albert Investment Strategies, Inc.
("Albert"), Clinical Chemistry Holdings, Inc. ("CCH"), and Randal J. Kirk, dated
November 12, 1999, and amended by letter dated November 24, 1999 ("Letter
Agreement"), is modified and amended by the deletion of the first numbered
paragraph thereof and the insertion of the following in its place:
1. Effective November 26, 1999 (the "Effective Date"), Albert
Investment Strategies, Inc. ("Albert") shall transfer to Clinical
Chemistry Holdings, Inc. ("CCH"), and CCH shall purchase from Albert,
on an all or none basis, 185,533 shares of Common Stock of Novitron
International, Inc. ("Novitron") held by Albert and various accounts
over which Albert has dispositive power ("Shares"). The total
consideration to be paid by CCH to Albert for the transfer of the
Shares shall be Five Hundred Fifty-six Thousand Five Hundred
Ninety-nine Dollars ($556,599.00), which is calculated on the basis of
$3.00 per Share. Payment shall be made upon delivery of the Shares to
the broker designated by CCH. "Closing shall have occurred upon
completion of the delivery of the Shares and the payment therefor as
described above. Upon Closing, paragraphs two, four, and five of this
letter shall be effective as of the Effective Date.
Except as modified and amended in this letter, the Letter Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect. If you are in agreement with the above,
please execute this amendment to the Letter Agreement and return a signed copy
to the undersigned at the address indicated above.
ALBERT INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, INC.
By: /s/ Ira Albert
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Ira Albert, President
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CLINICAL CHEMISTRY HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /s/ Randal J. Kirk
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Randal J. Kirk, Chairman
/s/ Randal J. Kirk
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Randal J. Kirk, Individually
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EXHIBIT 6.4
December 2, 1999
Mr. Randal J. Kirk
Chairman
Clinical Chemistry Holdings, Inc.
7335 Lee Highway
Radford, VA 24141
Dear Mr. Kirk:
The letter agreement between Albert Investment Strategies, Inc.
("Albert"), Clinical Chemistry Holdings, Inc. ("CCH"), and Randal J. Kirk, dated
November 12, 1999, and amended by letters dated November 24, 1999 and November
26, 1999 ("Letter Agreement"), is modified and amended, effective as of November
26, 1999, by the deletion of the fourth numbered paragraph thereof and the
insertion of the following in its place:
4. Other than with respect to the continued beneficial ownership or
sale of shares of Common Stock of Novitron held by Albert and various
accounts over which Albert has dispositive power on the Effective Date
other than the Shares, Albert agrees that neither Albert nor any of its
affiliates will purchase, beneficially own or control any shares of
Common Stock of Novitron or otherwise trade in, or with respect to, the
Common Stock of Novitron for a period of two (2) years from the
Effective Date.
Except as modified and amended in this letter, the Letter Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect. If you are in agreement with the above,
please execute this amendment to the Letter Agreement and return a signed copy
to the undersigned at the address indicated above.
ALBERT INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, INC.
By: /s/ Ira Albert
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Ira Albert, President
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /s/ Randal J. Kirk
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Randal J. Kirk, Chairman
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/s/ Randal J. Kirk
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Randal J. Kirk, Individually
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EXHIBIT 7
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(f) promulgated under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons names below agree to the joint
filing on behalf of each of them a Statement on Schedule 13D (including
amendments thereto) with regard to the common stock of Novitron International,
Inc., and further agree that this Joint Filing Agreement be included as an
Exhibit to such joint filings. In evidence thereof, the undersigned, being duly
authorized, hereby execute this agreement as of the 6th day of December, 1999.
Date: December 6, 1999 /s/ Randal J. Kirk
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Randal J. Kirk
Date: December 6, 1999 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /s/ Audrey Ho Ping Ting
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Audrey Ho Ping Ting
President and Chief Executive Officer
